Fred C. Vetter

Vetter, Fred C. Died peacefully September 23, 2007, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Rauwald). Loving father of Mark (Nancy), Steve (Alyssa), Rick (JoAnn), Greg (the late Kim), John (Jenni) Vetter and Julie (Ken) Podpeskar. Proud grandpa of eighteen grandchildren and great-grandpa of five great - grandchildren. He always put family and his Catholic faith foremost in his life. Fred was born in Bruchsal, Germany and immigrated to the United States at the age of 10. He graduated from Washington High School and attended Marquette University prior to serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Fred loved sports. He was a member of the 1937 Washington High School City Championship football team and played on the Marquette University football team. He raced Porches and other sports cars at Sebring, FL, Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, and State Fair Park, West Allis, WI. He won the Senior Division International Racquetball Championship in 1975 and 1980 and was a member of Wisconsin Tennis Association State League tennis teams. In 1956, Fred organized the St. Mary's Visitation Grade School Athletic Association in Elm Grove. He was the football, basketball and track coach there for 17 years. Many of his players went on to play in high school, college and professionally. Fred was also involved as a member and actor with the Elm Grove Players and the Sunset Playhouse. His recent passion was sharing his artistic works with family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home on September 27, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on September 28 at St. Mary's Visitation Parish, 1260 Church Street, Elm Grove. A reception will follow the Mass. There will be a private family burial. A special thanks to the nurses and staff from Vitas Hospice and Oncology Alliance for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary's Visitation Grade School Athletic Association would be greatly appreciated. Sympathy Expressions www.beckerritter.com BECKER RITTER Michael Feerick Associate 14075 W. North Ave. (262)782-5330